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Colby Walled Garden

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📷 Oscar Taylor · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

51.74110, -4.66975

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦75+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Jackdaw
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 63m away — 2 car parks within reach, toilets nearby

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· PaidToilets

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Jackdaw, Carrion Crow +72 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Jackdaw, Carrion Crow +72 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Eristalis tenax, Golden-ringed Dragonfly, Azure Damselfly +101 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

toilets; Urban park — family destination

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Navelwort, Oak +19 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby · 31 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Colby Woodland Garden Walk, ColbyWalking route3.5 km

Explore secret spaces & historic features on this family walk, with wildlife along the way. Visit the Walled Garden, meadows & follow woodland paths with glimpses of the sea from the highest viewpoint. There are picnic spots & a longer trail option.

Named routeLength 3.5 kmDuration 00:45-01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Colby Estate Forest and Field Walk, ColbyWalking route3.2 km
Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Colby Estate Little Craig Y Borian Walk, ColbyWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Colby Estate Streamside Walk, ColbyWalking route4.5 km
Named routeLength 4.5 kmDuration 01:00=01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Route WCPWalking route
Named routeRef WCPNational walking route
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Cycling

16 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
National Cycle Network Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route791 m
Named routeRef 4Length 791 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route231 m
Named routeRef 4Length 231 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route887 m
Named routeRef 4Length 887 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route363 m
Named routeRef 4Length 363 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

6 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Colby Walled Garden gazebo

📷 Oscar Taylor · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Colby Walled Garden gazebo

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